"buzz" in the noun sense

1. buzz, bombilation, bombination

sound of rapid vibration

"the buzz of a bumble bee"

2. buzz

a confusion of activity and gossip

"the buzz of excitement was so great that a formal denial was issued"

"buzz" in the verb sense

1. buzz, bombinate, bombilate

make a buzzing sound

"bees were buzzing around the hive"

2. buzz

fly low

"Planes buzzed the crowds in the square"

3. hum, buzz, seethe

be noisy with activity

"This office is buzzing with activity"

4. buzz

call with a buzzer

"he buzzed the servant"

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